The Rev. Sally Niles has answered the Call to lead as the Director of the Deacon Formation Academy. After 8 years, The Rev. Dr. Robin Hollis will step aside effective …
Deacons
2023 Arizona Deacon’s Retreat
“God Brings Water to a Thirsty People” By The Venerable Amy Bryan, Archdeacon This last weekend I had the privilege of gathering with many of the deacons around the diocese …
Are You Being Called to be a Deacon?
By The Rev. Wendy Guyton, Deacon Every Christian, no matter who they are or what they do, is called to minister to others and make disciples, whether they feel called …
Just What is a Deacon? Part 1
Deacons are called to be a bridge between the Church and the world; to be servants; to be sowers of “Seeds of Hope” to a world in need. The Order …
Just What is a Deacon? Part 2
A Brief History of the Diaconate By Rev. Wendy GuytonEdited by Rev. Robin Hollis & The Venerable Amy Bryan Early Christian writers make it clear that there have been different …
Deacon Beacon: Spring 2021
The Rev. Pamela Bell Deacon Pam serves at St. Barnabas on the Desert in Scottsdale. I grew up in Phoenix first attending All Saints’, then getting married at Christ Church …